Proverbs 15:24

Modern

The path of life leads upward for the wise, that he may avoid going down to Sheol.

Traditional

The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.

Literal

The path of life is on high for the one being wise, that he may turn away from Sheol below.

Latin

Semita vitæ super eruditum, ut declinet de inferno novissimo.

Hebrew

English

The path of life leads upward for the wise, that he may avoid going down to Sheol.

A wise person chooses life to avoid death.

Colossians 3:1–2
Therefore, since you have been raised with Christ, strive for the things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.
Psalm 16:11
You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand.
Matthew 7:14
But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it.
Philippians 3:20
But our citizenship is in heaven, and we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ,
Jeremiah 21:8
Furthermore, you are to tell this people that this is what the LORD says: ‘Behold, I set before you the way of life and the way of death.
John 14:6
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
Psalm 139:24
See if there is any offensive way in me; lead me in the way everlasting.
Proverbs 23:14
Strike him with a rod, and you will deliver his soul from Sheol.
Proverbs 6:23
For this commandment is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way to life,
Proverbs 2:18
For her house sinks down to death, and her tracks to the departed spirits.
Proverbs 7:27
Her house is the road to Sheol, descending to the chambers of death.
Proverbs 9:8
Do not rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.